Eastern State Penitentiary
Born in Brooklyn, New York to Italian immigrants, Capone became involved with gang activity at a young age after being expelled from school at age 14. In his early twenties, he moved to Chicago to take advantage of a new opportunity to make money smuggling illegal alcoholic beverages into the city during Prohibition. He also engaged in various other criminal activities, including bribery of government figures and prostitution. Despite his illegitimate occupation, Capone became a highly visible public figure. He made various charitable endeavors using the money he made from his activities, and was viewed by many to be a "modern-day Robin Hood".
Looking at these cells, it's hard to imagine that this was home for someone at sometime. No openings except for that one slit on the top of the ceiling for light and airflow, and one narrow entrance with a heavy iron door. Of course age has made it look a little more dramatic, but I think I'd go nuts in there. after a few hours.
Managed to get a whole cell block to myself. Is prison this much fun to spend time in reality?
Absolutely love these hallways. So much detail and character to them. Interestingly enough, each of them seem to have their own unique feel to them.
The sight of this bright red chair in such a beaten and decaying environment felt like a scene out of some kind of horror movie.
Its interesting to compare Al Capone's cell with all its luxuries to all these other cells that were just limited to a bed, a toilet a desk and chair for the most part.
Found this nice decrepit wall with a heater as part of Cell Block 10. Loved the abstract arrangement and textures!
This cell was in a progressed state of decay. Loved the roots breaking through the walls and the exposed stone. Nice and Cozy hmm?
Love the long hallways of Eastern State Penitentiary. The light and detail surrounding the gates was what grabbed my attention for this shot. I found it interesting that each block, even though very similar in design, had it's own feel.
The irony here is that it seems if you pass these gates you'll need to be evacuated to a Hospital!